VISION STATEMENT

We are an ambitious, fair, inclusive, and responsible organisation which will put our communities at the heart of everything we do.

The Council will be recognised as a leader for supporting the health and wellbeing of our residents, protecting our environment, delivering sustainability, and innovation.

By proactively working with our partners the Council will strive to deliver cohesive communities that are well built, in the right place and served by appropriate infrastructure.

The Council will support existing business to thrive and seek to attract new businesses to create valued jobs and opportunities.

In developing this plan we have set ourselves realistic aims and objectives within six areas.

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Housing We will strive to deliver affordable well built and maintained homes
Health
and
Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing will be at the heart of the decisions we make
Climate
Change
The time to act is now, we will lead the fight against climate change
Delivery
of Service
We will use your money responsibly in delivering the best services possible
Residents
and
Communities
We will act in the best interest of our communities throughout our District understanding their needs to make responsible decisions
Local
Economy
We will create a larger, stronger, greener and more inclusive economy

OUR AIMS & AREAS OF FOCUS

Key
Areas of Focus
Residents and Communities
Health and Wellbeing
Delivery of Service
Affordable, Well Built and Maintained Homes
Climate Change
Local Economy
WE WILL LIVE BY

Be a transparent Council, fostering the levels of trust and understanding of responsibilities between the Council and the Public

Making the best decisions in the public interest

Holding ourselves and others providing public services to account more effectively for the benefit of the communities served

WE WILL DELIVER

To improve access to Council services to those throughout the District

To improve the effectiveness of the Council through innovation, engaging with our peers to improve service delivery

To support the quality of our service by being a local employer of choice

Increase and protect green spaces which positively affect nature recovery

Be a Local Authority leader in the reduction of our own carbon footprint

Build the relationship and proactively foster partnership working with others to influence areas where the Council cannot deliver success alone

Support those most in need from inequality

Make the most of Stratford District's rich cultural heritage as a national and international tourist destination

WE WILL INFLUENCE

To improve the range and quality of social infrastructure e.g. town centres, health and social care, education, housing and transport within the District

To reduce crime and anti-social behaviour through the Community Safety Partnership

To enable those living and working in the district to live more environmentally sustainable lifestyles

Facilitate more opportunities for residents to use alternative modes of transport

Ensure that development is meeting local needs, attractive, environmentally sustainable and fit for purpose

To increase the levels of valued employment and training

To support Parish Councils for the benefit of communities

To support opportunities for our residents to develop skills for the future

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Last updated on 13/12/2023